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MILITARY1d agoPoland may reconsider transferring additional MiG-29s to Ukraine if Bulgaria deal falls through – expertPoland is transferring two MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine, while talks with Bulgaria on transferring the remaining aircraft of this type are still ongoing. If an agreement with Sofia cannot be reached, Warsaw may reconsider transferring the jets to Ukraine.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICS1d agoBulgaria’s Presidential Race Heads to Runoff as Russia Divides the Two CandidatesAfter an inconclusive first round to the Bulgarian presidential election, and amid record-low turnout, voters will choose between different views towards Europe and Russia in Sunday’s runoff.Balkan Insight
CONFLICTBREAKING2d agoNaval drones sink Israeli-operated cargo ship off Bulgaria's Black Sea coasti24news_tv · united arab emirates
CONFLICT3d agoDrones hit another container ship off Bulgaria, defence minister saysIrish Times World
POLITICS4d agoBulgarian Govt Criticised for Using State Resources to Promote Presidential CandidateOpposition leaders and media associations condemned the use of official communication channels to promote presidential candidate Iliana Iotova and criticised the government’s domineering language directed at journalistsBalkan Insight
POLITICS5d agoBulgaria’s Presidential Election Heads to Runoff After Record Low TurnoutAfter securing an unexpectedly small lead, government-aligned acting President Iliana Iotova will face opposition candidate Andrey Gyurov in a November 1 runoff following record low voter turnout in Sunday's polls.Balkan Insight
POLITICS5d agoBulgaria heads to presidential runoff after low turnoutIn the first round of the presidential election on October 25, Iliana Iotova received 34.7% of the vote, just under three points ahead of her opponent Andrey Gyurov. The disappointing result for the outgoing president was largely due to inflation and growing concerns over the impact of the war between Russia and Ukraine in the Black Sea.Le Monde [en]
POLITICS5d agoLow Voter Turnout Sparks Presidential Runoff in Bulgaria – ChennaionlineLow voter turnout has led to a presidential runoff election in Bulgaria. This indicates a significant development in the country's electoral process.chennaionline.com · India
POLITICS5d agoBulgaria election heads to a run-off amid low voter turnoutBulgarians will now choose between President Iliana Yotova and former caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov next week.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS5d agoPro-Russian presidential candidate Bulgaria ahead after first election roundDe gematigd pro-Russische president Iliana Jotova van Bulgarije heeft volgens de exitpolls de meeste stemmen gekregen in de eerste ronde van de presidentsverkiezingen. Door een historisch lage opkomst moet er een tweede stemronde aan te pas komen op 1 november. Volgens verschillende Bulgaarse prognoses brachten iets meer dan 20 procent van de stemgerechtigden hun stem uit. Jotova zou volgens verschillende exitpolls tussen de 35,2 en 36,5 procent van de stemmen hebben behaald. Op de prowesterse kandidaat, Andrej Gjoerov, de voormalig interim-premier en bankier, stemden 32,2 tot 32,4 procent vanNOS Buitenland
POLITICS5d agoPresidential race in Bulgaria heads to run-off after record low turnoutThe presidential election in Bulgaria on Sunday ended inconclusively, with the next head of state to be picked in a run-off, according to election officials. A record low turnout, attributed by observers to a general mistrust in politicians resulting in voter apathy, will pit two contrasting political visions against each other in a highly polarised contest on November 1. In a surprisingly strong performance, the candidate of the pro-Western reformist opposition, Andrey Gyurov, will face the...South China Morning Post
POLITICS6d agoJean-Noël Barrot in Bulgaria facing Russian drone strikes in the Black SeaEn pleine élection présidentielle bulgare, le ministre des Affaires étrangères français a tenté de rapprocher Sofia de ses partenaires européens sur la guerre en Ukraine, dans le contexte d’une multiplication des attaques de drones par la Russie.Le Figaro International
POLITICS6d agoBulgaria votes for president in election dominated by Ukraine war and the economyThe campaign has focused on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and an increase in drone attacks on commercial vessels off Bulgaria's coast in the Black Sea, as well as rising energy prices and inflation.EuroNews [en]
POLITICS6d agoBulgaria holds presidential elections amid divisions over Ukraine warBulgarians are voting in presidential elections amid security concerns over attacks on ships in the Black Sea. The vote for the largely ceremonial post is seen as a test of the popularity of Prime Minister Rumen Radev.DW News [en]
POLITICS6d agoBulgaria Votes for President as Concerns Grow over Black Sea AttacksBulgaria is holding presidential elections amidst increasing concerns regarding attacks in the Black Sea region. This indicates a political event taking place during a period of regional geopolitical tension.deccanchronicle.com · India
POLITICS6d agoBulgarians vote for president in shadow of Russia’s war in UkraineThe two leading candidates condemn recent deadly Black Sea drone strikes, but differ on the Ukraine war more broadly.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 23Bulgaria’s Presidential Frontrunner Holds Lead Despite Drone ControversyActing President Iliana Iotova and Prime Minister Rumen Radev look primed to solidify the ruling party Progressive Bulgaria’s grip on power amid declining public trust, security criticisms and low voter turnout.Balkan Insight
POLITICSOct 22Bulgaria: Concerns about security in the Black Sea dominate presidential election campaignBulgaria's presidential election campaign has been shaped by recent drone attacks on ships in the Black Sea and the government's reduced support for Ukraine, making foreign policy a key factor in the first round.DW News [en]
POLITICSOct 21Bulgaria Mayor Faces Prison Over EU - Funded Construction - Novinite . comA mayor in Bulgaria is reportedly facing imprisonment in connection with EU-funded construction projects. This suggests a legal and corruption scandal involving public funds.novinite.com · Bulgaria
POLITICSOct 20Bulgaria will not contribute to new EU financial assistance program for Ukraine – PMBulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev has said his country cannot contribute to the funding sought by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the latest European Council meeting.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICSOct 20Poll : Yotova Leads Gyurov in Bulgaria Presidential Race - Novinite . comA poll indicates that Yotova is leading Gyurov in the Bulgarian presidential race. This provides an update on the current standings in a national election.novinite.com · Bulgaria
BUSINESSOct 19Bulgaria Courts Chinese Business With New Investment Agreements - Novinite . comBulgaria is actively pursuing Chinese businesses by establishing new investment agreements. This indicates a strategic move to boost economic ties and attract foreign capital to Bulgaria.novinite.com · Bulgaria
CYBEROct 19Bulgarian authorities seek arrests Germans in arson of Starlink antennasBulgarian authorities are seeking the arrest of German individuals in connection with the arson of Starlink antennas. This indicates an ongoing investigation into an attack on critical communication infrastructure.leadertelegram.com · United States
CYBEROct 19Bulgaria seeks suspects in Germany after Starlink sabotageDW News [en]
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